Technical Supervisor (Fine Art and Lighting)

Barbican Centre; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barbican Centre is seeking a Technical Supervisor (Fine Art and Lighting) to oversee lighting installations for exhibitions and galleries. This pivotal role requires proven experience in fine art technical support, ensuring the highest standards of museum practice. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing cultural experiences through innovative light setups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fine Art Technician.
• High level of expertise in gallery lighting practices.
• Experience organising and installing gallery lighting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and installation of exhibition lighting.
• Provide technical support to the Production Manager.
• Supervise an installation team of technicians during exhibition turnarounds.

Skills

Art Handling

Gallery Lighting Practices

Project Management

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Job Title: Technical Supervisor (Fine Art and Lighting)

Salary: £42,750 - £47,620 (Inclusive of London Weighting)

Department: Fine Arts

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent Contract

About Us

The Barbican is an international arts, conference and learning organisation in the heart of the City of London

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways.

Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry

Purpose of Post

We’re looking for a Fine Arts and Lighting Technical Supervisor to join the team that provide technical support to the Production Manager in all aspects of installation and de-installation of exhibitions, and to be responsible for all exhibition lighting in Barbican Art Gallery, the Curve, and in the Centre’s public spaces and off-site exhibitions.

This role is responsible for the leading of the planning and installation of all aspects of lighting exhibitions to the highest standard of museum practice, and for the technical maintenance of all lighting equipment. It will lead on specific lighting projects and produce technical reports when required, along with providing technical advice and guidance to the Production Manager, curators, architects, and designers in preparation for lighting exhibitions, sourcing relevant equipment as required, and supervising freelance technicians. Working with the Production Manager and with two other Technical Supervisors this role will share responsibility for supervising an installation team of technicians during exhibition turnarounds and maintenance.

You'll have:

• Proven experience as a Fine Art Technician
• High level of expertise in gallery lighting practices
• Experience organising and installing gallery lighting
• Extensive knowledge and experience of art handling to museum standards and sourcing lighting equipment
• The ability to communicate detailed advice, guidance, and ideas on technical and aesthetic matters

How to apply

To apply, please visit the City of London jobs site or click on the 'Apply now'

button. If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [e-mail].

Deadline for applications is 23:55 on Monday 14th July 2025.

All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.

*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Other

• Industries

  Performing Arts

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